Panasonic Memory Card Video Recorder AG-CPD15P Operating Instructions

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Before use
Control Reference Guide
Front panel
 REC button ()
Starts recording of video and sound 
to a P2 card.
 STOP button ( )
Stops recording.
 P2 card slots 1, 2
Insert P2 cards here. Up to two cards 
can be inserted simultaneously.
 Eject button
Serves to eject a P2 card.
 REC lamp
Lights up during recording. If the 
combined remaining recording 
time for the cards inserted in the 
P2 card slots 1 and 2 is less than 
30 minutes, the lamp starts to flash 
(see “Indicator Lamps and Recorder 
Status” on page 110).
 READY lamp
Lights up when recording is possible 
on a P2 card inserted in a P2 card 
slot (see “Indicator Lamps and 
Recorder Status” on page 110).
 BUSY lamp
Lights up or flashes while a P2 card 
is accessed (recording or playback; 
see “Indicator Lamps and Recorder 
Status” on page 110).
 Lock
Locks and unlocks the P2 card slot 
cover.
 P2 card slot cover
Protects the P2 cards.
Recording is disabled when open. 
						

							IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
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Control Reference Guide (continued)
Rear panel (1)
  IN CAR MIC connector 
(Pin jack)
This is a mic level signal input.
  AUDIO IN 1, 2 connectors 
(Pin jack)
These are line level signal inputs.
The output signals of audio 
components can be connected here.
  AUDIO OUT connector 
(Pin jack)
This is a line level signal output. 
Accepts connection of the cable 
attached to the separately sold 
Remote Control Panel.
  CAMERA2 connector 
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal input.
Connect a commercially available 
camera.
  VIDEO OUT connector 
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal output.
Provides output of the video applied 
to the [CAMERA1] or [CAMERA2] 
connector. 
Accepts connection of the cable 
attached to the separately sold 
Remote Control Panel.
  CONTROL PANEL connector
Connect the separately sold Remote 
Control Panel using the cable attached 
to the Remote Control Panel.
  CAMERA1 connector
Connect the separately sold Color 
Camera using the cable attached to 
the Camera. 
						

							IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
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Before use
Control Reference Guide (continued)
Rear panel (2)
 GPS-ANT. (OPTION) connector
Insert the cable from the GPS 
antenna (included in the separately 
sold Cable Kit). During GPS 
reception, the signals received will 
regularly and automatically set the 
recorder clock to GPS time.
 LAN connector
Connect the recorder to a PC using 
a commercially available LAN cable 
(cross cable). 
Note: 
For details on how to connect a PC, 
contact your supplier.
 USB connector
A commercially available USB memory 
device can be connected for use as 
external memory.
Not all USB memory devices may be 
recognized.
Notes:
•  To protect the [USB] port, connect 
the USB extension cable (included 
in the separately sold Cable Kit) to 
the recorder before connecting a 
commercially available USB memory 
device
.
•  A maximum of two USB memory 
devices can be connected when 
using a commercially available 
USB hub.•  Consult your supplier for help with 
connection.
 GPIO/SERIAL connector
This combo connector accepts 
up to eight trigger signal (GPIO1-
8) inputs, provides one recording 
status output to GPIO9 and also 
serves as a serial port. Connect the 
trigger cable here (included in the 
separately sold Cable Kit).
  DC IN connector 
(
)
This connector accepts power from 
the vehicle battery.
Connect the power cable here 
(included in the separately sold 
Cable Kit).
Note:
Do not pull out the power cable 
while the recorder is running. 
Turning the power off especially 
during access (for example, during 
recording) may damage the P2 card 
or corrupt file management data, 
setting information and other data 
on the P2 card.
 Cable Clamp
Use this clamp to affix video, audio, 
camera cables and the power and 
USB extension cables included in 
the separately sold Cable Kit. 
						

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187.4(7-3/8 inches)
(2-5/32 inches) (2-5/32 inches)
30(1-5/32 inches)
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Control Reference Guide (continued)
Mounting bracket
  Trunk mounting holes (ø3.2)
These holes are used to mount the 
recorder in the trunk. Consult your 
supplier and request help with 
installation.
  Spaces for center console 
mounting holes
In these spaces the holes can be 
made to mount the recorder on the 
center console.
Consult your supplier and request 
help with installation.
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Before use
Connections
•  Connect the power cable when all connections are completed. Be sure to 
read the instructions in the connector diagram on page 103 and the operating 
instructions of the devices that will be connected.
•  Verify that recording is not in progress prior to disconnecting any cables from the 
recorder. 
  
Be sure to disconnect the power cable first, and then disconnect any other cables.
•  An incorrectly connected power cable could cause a fire or damage.  Be sure to 
connect the power cable correctly. •  Be sure to consult your supplier and request installation and connection.
•  Connect the red (BATT) and white (SIGNAL) wires of the power cable via a fuse 
(5 A).
   (The power cable is included in the separately sold Cable Kit.)
•  Connect the power cable from the passenger compartment fuse box. Use a 
commercially available automotive cable to provide power from the engine 
compartment to operate the recorder in the passenger compartment. 
						

							IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
USB memory device 
(commercially available)
USB Extension 
Cable (included 
in the separately 
sold Cable Kit)
(included in the 
separately sold 
Cable Kit)
: Connect to a terminal that 
always supplies power 
through a fuse, regardless 
of whether the engine is 
on or off 
Connect the signal line 
through a fuse to the 
ACC line or to the 
output terminal of a 
timer device. 
This is the input line for a signal or 
vehicle speed pulse∗
Recording status output via 
GPIO9
Connect to a commercially 
available radar gun

LAN cable (cross 
cable, commercially 
available)
Remote Control Panel 
(separately sold)  Audio input 
(mic level) 
GPS antenna
(included in the 
separately sold 
Cable Kit)
Audio input 1 
(line level) 
Audio input 2 
(line level) 
Color Camera  
(separately sold) Power cable Camera 
(commercially 
available)
Camera cable 
(provided with the 
separately sold 
Color Camera) 
Trigger cable (included in the separately  
sold Cable Kit) 
PC (commercially 
available)
Others: Input signal lines 
White (SIGNAL):    Black  
(GND:    ) 
Red  
(BATT:    ) 
   
White: 
Gray:   
RS-232C:   
Black: Connect to the negative
            terminal (GND:    ) of the battery
: Connect to the negative 
terminal of the battery 
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∗  There are two types of vehicle speed pulse signals: digital waveforms (square 
waves) and analog waveforms (AC waveforms). The recorder accepts only 
digital waveforms. Ask your supplier about the connection procedure.
Connections (continued) 
						

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Operation on the Memory 
Card Video Recorder
Notes:
•  Do not try to turn the key further 
than the stop position, and do not 
move it unnecessarily, to prevent 
damage to the key and lock.
•  To prevent damage, do not exert 
undue force on the open cover.
P2 card Insertion and Removal
Inserting a P2 card(2)  Insert a P2 card into the P2 
card slot and push it in until 
the Eject button pops out.
Do not push in 
this direction.
Eject button
Insert the card 
with the P2 logo 
facing up.
Do not touch to avoid 
the risk of injury.
(3)  Fold the protruding Eject 
button to the right.
Note:
After confirming that the Eject button 
is folded over to the right, close the 
P2 card slot cover. Otherwise the 
Eject button will be damaged. Do not insert or remove a P2 card when another P2 card is being accessed 
(while the [BUSY] lamp is lit or blinking). Otherwise the P2 card may be 
damaged or P2 card data may be corrupted.
(1)  Open the P2 card slot cover. 
Insert the key in the lock and 
turn it clockwise to [
].
Note: 
The [BUSY] lamp blinks for a few 
seconds when the P2 card slot 
cover is opened. Make sure that 
the blinking has stopped before 
inserting a P2 card.
Before use
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(5) Remove the key.
(5) Remove the key.
P2 card Insertion and Removal (continued)
(4) Close the P2 card slot cover.
Return the P2 card slot cover to its 
original closed position and press 
the section marked 
PUSH
.
When you close the P2 card slot cover 
after inserting a P2 card, the [READY] 
lamp indicates the recorder status (see 
“Indicator Lamps and Recorder Status” 
on page 110).
Removing a P2 card
(2) Raise the Eject button. (1)  Open the P2 card slot cover 
(see previous page).
(3)  Push the Eject button so that 
the P2 card pops out.
(4) Close the P2 card slot cover
 (see top left of this page). Notes:
•  If a P2 card was removed while it 
was being accessed, the files may be 
corrupted. Refer to “Restoring Files” 
on page 71 to restore corrupted files.
•  If a P2 card was removed while it 
was being accessed, the P2 card 
slot may be disabled. When the 
recorder senses a disabled slot, it 
may reboot itself automatically.
Note: 
The [BUSY] lamp blinks for a few 
seconds when the P2 card slot 
cover is opened. Make sure that 
the blinking has stopped before 
removing a P2 card. 
						

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Operation on the Memory 
Card Video Recorder
Turning the Recorder On and Off
Recorder power is supplied from the vehicle’s battery.
On
Off
Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch 
to ON or ACC.
Power to the recorder is turned on.
If the Remote Control Panel is 
connected, its power is also turned 
on.
Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch 
to LOCK (OFF).
Power to the recorder is turned off.
If the Remote Control Panel is 
connected, its power is also turned 
off.
Notes:
•  The recorder cannot be turned off 
from the Remote Control Panel.
•  The [PowerOff Time] can be set 
(see “PowerOff Time” on page 75) 
to allow the recorder to continue 
operating for up to 180 minutes 
after the vehicle’s ignition switch is 
turned to LOCK (OFF). 
About the Internal Clock
  Confirming the Time
The internal clock is set at the time of factory default. Check the time before 
using, and reset the clock if necessary. (see “Date/Time” on page 79)
  Note:   
To use GPS, connect the GPS antenna (included in the separately sold Cable 
Kit) to the [GPS-ANT.] connector on the rear panel.
Consult your supplier and request connection.
During GPS reception, the signals received will regularly and automatically set 
the recorder clock to GPS time.
 
  Time Zone Setting
The factory default time zone setting is “Eastern Standard Daylight Saving Time”.When using in a different time zone, set the time zone for your region.
(see “TimeZone” on page 79) 
						

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About the Trigger Signals
Trigger signals (GPIO1 - 8), which are 
used for recording control and Color 
Camera control, consist of edge and 
level signals.
  Edge signals
High-edge, low-edge and both-edge 
of an edge signal can be specified. 
Recording control and Color Camera 
control start when a change in an edge 
of the specified signal is detected.
High-edge
Both-edge
Low-edge
(Time) High
Low
For example, when a high-edge 
of “AUTOZOOM” is specified 
(see 
“Trigger1 to 8” on page 80)
:
Start of AUTOZOOM
(Time)
High
Low
  Level signals
The high-level and low-level of a level 
signal can be specified and recording 
control occurs when a change is 
detected in the specified signal.
When high-level is specified:
A change in the signal from low to 
high starts recording and a change 
from high to low stops it.
Recording starts
Recording
stops
(Time) High
Low
When low-level is specified:
A change in the signal from high to 
low starts recording and a change 
from low to high stops it.
Recording startsRecording stops
(Time) High
Low